Paithna Gram Panchayat, Rahui
Paithna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nalanda district of Bihar. It falls under the Rahui Panchayat Samiti and Nalanda Zila Parishad. Paithna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Bhangan Bigha, Dhamauli, and Paithna. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Paithna Gram Panchayat
Paithna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhangan Bigha |
| 2 | Dhamauli |
| 3 | Paithna |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Paithna Gram Panchayat
Paithna Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Paithna Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Rahui Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paithna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Nalanda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paithna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Paithna Gram Panchayat
Where is Paithna Gram Panchayat located?
Paithna Gram Panchayat is located in the Nalanda district of Bihar. It falls under the Rahui Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Paithna Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Paithna Gram Panchayat: Bhangan Bigha, Dhamauli, and Paithna.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Paithna Gram Panchayat come under?
Paithna Gram Panchayat comes under Rahui Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nalanda district.
Which District Panchayat does Paithna Gram Panchayat come under?
Nalanda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paithna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Paithna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rahui Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nalanda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Paithna Gram Panchayat?
Paithna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Paithna Gram Panchayat do?
Paithna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.